Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Butchers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Butchers Arms, London Road, Beccles, NR34 9YT
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Butchers Arms sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← Butchers Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Butchers Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Care Home Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The White House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2009 |
| Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| St Annes Road Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Butchers Arms
What is Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 February 2015.
Is Butchers Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Butchers Arms last inspected?
Butchers Arms was last inspected on 24 February 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butchers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butchers Arms compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Butchers Arms holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Butchers Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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